An 8-ply maple snare with a redesigned drop throw-off and pro cut bearing edges.With Platinum Series drums, Pacific Drums by DW raised the bar several notches to offer drummers everything they'd expect from a high-end kit without the lofty price tag. Sure, it might be a production kit, but with a wide variety of popular sizes to choose from, it's easy to customize your very own set-up. Add to that all-Maple shells, dual-oval tube lugs, STM (Suspension Tom Mounts), True- Pitch Tuning System and so much more, and you'll agree, it doesn't get much more serious than this.Welcome to the world of premium PDP Platinum Series drums. FinshPly finishes are not only durable, but provide a look all their own. FinishPly kits are built to withstand the rigors of the road and sound good doing it.